In Cape May County there are 4 residential internet providers covering 99.48% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 991 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
4 Internet Service Providers in Cape May County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Cape May County are not shown.
Cape May County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Cape May County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.48% of Cape May County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Cape May County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Cape May County.
How fast are internet speeds in Cape May County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Cape May County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Cape May County home can get up to 991 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 98.48% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1.5 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Cape May County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Cape May County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Cape May County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cape May County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Cape May County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 98.48% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Cape May County homes.
Internet Market Health in Cape May County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Cape May County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Cape May County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.7 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.8 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Cape May County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Cape May County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Cape May County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Cape May County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cape May County, along with details on where in Cape May County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Cape May County, NJ
XFINITY cable coverage
About 98.48%, or 95,784 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Cape May County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cape May County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cape May County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cape May County. The fastest plan anyone in Cape May County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cape May County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Cape May County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cape May County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cape May County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Cape May County, NJ
Verizon DSL coverage
About 91.81%, or 89,300 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Cape May County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cape May County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cape May County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Cape May County. The fastest plan anyone in Cape May County can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Cape May County customers is up to 7.8 Mbps.
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- 21.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 20.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 28.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Cape May County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cape May County DSL providers. Verizon offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cape May County is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.84 Mbps.
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- 41.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 51.9% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 0.4 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Cape May County, NJ
Verizon fiber coverage
About 21.84%, or 21,246 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, north, northeast, northwest, and east Cape May County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Cape May County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cape May County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cape May County. The fastest plan anyone in Cape May County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Cape May County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Cape May County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cape May County fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cape May County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Cape May County, NJ
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 55.35%, or 53,837 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Cape May County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Cape May County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cape May County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cape May County. The fastest plan anyone in Cape May County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Cape May County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cape May County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cape May County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cape May County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Cape May County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cape May County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Cape May County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Internet speeds in Cape May County are comparable versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 981 Mbps in New Jersey versus 991 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in New Jersey is 99.39% versus 99.48% in Cape May County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cape May County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Atlantic County, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kent County, DE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sussex County, DE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Salem County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gloucester County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Camden County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Caroline County, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Burlington County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Castle County, DE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Cabell County, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Geauga County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nash County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Floyd County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Portsmouth City, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dubuque County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lenawee County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Guaynabo Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marshall County, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sevier County, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds